mmigrant of the Day: Actor Bambadjan Bamba has made an effort to show the humanity of Dreamers everywhere by announcing his status as a DACA recipient and opening up about his experiences being an undocumented immigrant in America. Bamba,…

Guest blogger: Katherine Abalos, University of San Francisco law student: Technological advances have provided Americans with a number of conveniences and luxuries while also posing a number of security concerns, a fact that most are aware…

Immigration Article of the Day: Operation Sojourner: The Government Infiltration of the Sanctuary Movement in the 1980s and Its Legacy on the Modern Central American Refugee Crisis by Kristina M. Campbell

Operation Sojourner: The Government Infiltration of the Sanctuary Movement in the 1980s and Its Legacy on the Modern Central American Refugee Crisis by Kristina M. Campbell, 13 U. ST. THOMAS L.J 474 (2017) Abstract This Article will discuss…

Don't Learn The Hard Way. What Happens When You Find Out Too Late That Your Criminal Case Will Result In Removal Proceedings If You Are Not A United States Citizen by Walter M. Reaves, Jr. This is a great article by Walter Reaves about what…

The Baylor Law Immigration Clinic is offering DACA renewal assistance to undocumented immigrants who's DACA status expires anytime before March 5, 2018. Those who's DACA status expires after March 5, 2018 are not eligible for renewal. The…

Waco Tribune Herald by J.B. Smith Waco Police Chief Ryan Holt says Texas’ new sanctuary cities law gives officers leeway to ask about immigration status, but he expects it will be rare and must be done with documentation justifying it.

The Trump Administration appears to have been pressured into scrapped its proposed major policy change on 6+ year H-1B Extensions. Jonathan Withington, chief of media relations for USCIS indicated to mcclatchydc.com that,…

DHS Appears to Be Contemplating a Major Change to 6+ Year H-1B Extensions under AC21: Up to 1 Million H-1B Holders Could Be Affected

DHS appears to be contemplating a major change to 6+ year H-1B Extensions, an act that would have major implications in the lives of the approximately 1 Million H-1B holders in the U.S. who are waiting for a green card.

Matter of G-. involved a multinational technology-based product development corporation that had filed an an EB-1 I-140 (Multinational Manager) petition for an employee who would be engaged as a “Functional Manager”, in other…

On January 26, 2018, the U.S. Department of State revised the Foreign Affairs Manual provisions that guide visa officers on the validity period of visa stamps and the number of admissions to grant under a visa stamp. Under this new…

TN Visa Workers: Is now the time to consider filing an H-1B visa petition?

The H-1B visa filing window (April 1, 2018) is fast approaching. While the H-1B visa classification has faced heightened scrutiny under the Trump administration (as with many other aspects of U.S. immigration including the TN visa), the H-1B…

On November 20, 2017, USCIS issued a policy memo clarifying the types of duties permissible under the TN visa category for Economists. In its memo, USCIS noted that because the TN regulations did not provide a description of the duties…

This scientific research paper was written by Arthur B. Robinson, Noah E. Robinson and Willie Soon and published by the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine. The following is from the abstract: "Review of the research literature…

Important notice: These initiatives have not yet been implemented, and USCIS is not accepting any requests or applications at this time. Beware of anyone who offers to help you submit an application or a request for any of these actions…

Why Isn’t President Obama Protecting Refugee Children With A Stroke Of His Pen?

Originally published on Fox News Latino:The humanitarian crisis on the southern border is the center of a political firestorm in Washington. At issue is the bipartisan 2000 anti-trafficking law, signed by President Bush and re-authorized in…

Happy New (Fiscal) Year – Immigration Implications of the New Government Fiscal Year

While few, if any, of our clients and readers will be planning major celebrations, October 1st is an important date as it marks the beginning of the new government fiscal year. This has some immigration implications for many…

The Department of State will open the DV-2017 Diversity Visa (a.k.a. “green card”) lottery on Thursday, October 1, 2015. The entries for this year’s lottery must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern…

Just a few minutes ago, and just a few days before the October 2015 Visa Bulletin were to become effective, the U.S. State Department has released a revision to the October 2015 Visa Bulletin. EB-2 India and China applicants, many…

The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently overturned the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “AMI Montessori Elementary Teacher.” After reviewing an…

Letter from the Congressional Black Caucus to President Trump about his Immigration Proposal!

On Monday, February 12, 2018, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA), sent a letter to President Trump condemning his immigration proposal. In the letter he characterizes the President’s…

Presidents’ Day was established by the U.S. government in 1885 to honor the birthday date of our first President, George Washington. The official name for the holiday is still “Washington’s Birthday”.…

Ernesto Galarza v. Mark SzalczykFiled 03/04/14, No. 12-3991Appealed from USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvaniahttp://www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/123991p.pdfJudges Fuentes and Cowen voted in the majority with a dissent by Judge…

In Judulang v. Holder (U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 12, 2011), the Supreme Court seems to have overruled the Third Circuit's 2007 ruling in Coroleo.The BIA's view on when a legal permanent resident can use section 212(c) relief while being charged…

In an effort to modernize and streamline the application process, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finally announced that it will begin to accept payment via credit card for all 41 fee-based forms.…

Various news media outlets are reporting that the Supreme Court will hold a closed-door meeting today Friday, February 16, 2018 to decide whether the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a lower court opinion which temporarily blocked the…

IMPORTANT UPDATE: On February 14, 2018 USCIS announced that due to federal court orders issued on January 9, 2018 and February 13, 2018, USCIS will resume accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under the DACA program.…

Local news interviewed me on February 14, 2018, for its televised story aired the same date about the Virginia legislature-passed law permitting physicians to prescribe CBD and THC-A oils to patients. The local news segments with me begin…

Virginia’s presumption of no bail law gets no presumption of innocence offset

Virginia's presumption of no bail law gets no presumption of innocence offset, as confirmed this week by Virginia's Supreme Court. Virginia v. Duse, ___ Va. ___ (Feb. 12, 2018). As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know the harshness of Virginia…

Virginia probation revocations -- as well as probation revocations in any other American jurisdiction -- are risked by new convictions for crimes committed during one's probation period. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know the stiff…

How the Lack of a Skilled Florida Business Attorney Derailed One Plaintiff’s Breach of Contract Lawsuit

When you decide that it is beneficial to your business interests to pursue a breach of contract or other commercial litigation action, there are many things that can sidetrack your case, with some of those detours being more severe than…

When you find yourself reaching the point of litigation in a commercial dispute, whether it is related to a breach of contract, protecting your intellectual property, or some other basis, the chances are you’re keenly aware of certain…

Just because you file your lawsuit here doesn’t necessarily mean that your case will be resolved here, even if the Florida courts have jurisdiction. A battle between some Spanish-language movie channels produced an opinion recently…

“Last in but, First Out” Really! Yes really! Zero sense!!! This was a reaction of many lawyers and asylums seekers when on January 30th, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency responsible for…

With the Senate voting to reopen the government, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has assured there will be an open debate and vote on a solution for Dreamers by February 8th. Although Senator McConnell has assured that there will be a…

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the re-registration period for El Salvadorans currently under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The beneficiary’s must re-register between January 18, 2018 and…

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Hanover Law was contacted by a local business owner who was suffering from an FLSA problem. I share this hear, as it may be helpful to others suffering from the same issue. I am a deli owner and one of my employee sued me for minimum wage…

I recently answered a question posted by a fellow attorney on the criminal defense chat boards. I'll share the discussion here: Question: I have an initial appearance for a client in Ohio state court charged with rape of a four month old. He…

DUI, Drugs, and travel outside the US (immigration) -- what the heck!?

The Trump Administration has nothing on anti-immigrant sentiment from the lat 19th century. Mr. William Windom was Treasury secretary at the end of the 19th century. In the 1880's, he proposed making Ellis Island a holding location for…

Articles on Immigration - International Child Advocacy - Human Rights

According to the article below, more and more ex patriated Americans are giving up their citizenship because of the tax requirements imposed on them by U.S. tax laws. Although the number giving up their citizenship is not astounding,…

According to the article below, more and more ex patriated Americans are giving up their citizenship because of the tax requirements imposed on them by U.S. tax laws. Although the number giving up their citizenship is not astounding, the…

Immigration Law Blog

By Attorney Ruby L. Powers Earlier this month, on February 2, 2018, the Board of Immigration Appeals decided the Matter of Egidijus Siniauskas, 27 Dec. 201 (BIA 2018). The decision pertains to the effects of DWIs on immigration custody…

There have already been some significant changes to the Temporary Protected Status program during the Trump administration’s short tenure in office. Most people recognize that the time to take some action is upon us, but what kind of…

By Attorney Jose Aponte On January 8, 2018, the Trump Administration announced that it was ending the Temporary Protected Status, (“TPS”) designation for people from the nation of El Salvador. While the announcement…

Adjustment of Status for Parents Based on I-130 by US Citizen Daughter Approved for Antiguan Client in New York

CASE: I-130 (Petition for Mother) and Adjustment of Status CLIENT: Antiguan LOCATION: New York Our client retained us to petition for her mother for her green card. Our client’s mother came to the United States in 1987 with a B-2…

CASE: Marriage-Based Green Card (Same Sex Marriage Case) CLIENT: Chinese LOCATION: Cleveland, OH Our client came from China on an F-1 student visa. She has a same-sex U.S. Citizen spouse and they married in August 2017 in California. On June…

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Each month, the Department of State releases the final action dates for the green cards that are currently available. If you are waiting on our priority date to be current, or are not sure what final action and priority dates ……

For many, whether it’s temporary or permanent, working in the U.S. is a goal that is highly sought-after. There are numerous ways to contribute to the American workforce, and the EAD and the H-1B are two such ways. Knowing how ……

Every month, the Department of State posts the latest final action dates for U.S. green cards in their visa bulletin. Those who are waiting for their green card priority dates to become current eagerly await the next bulletin to see ……

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The Permanent Residence program for live-in Caregivers is coming to an End

Permanent Residence for Foreign Caregivers to End The government recently announced the pathway to permanent residency for caregivers of children and the elderly will cease on November 2019. Recently, there was an expression of…

How to Apply for a Study permit for Canada – the logic of a study permit from outside of Canada

How to Apply for a Study permit for Canada – the logic of a study permit from outside of Canada This article will briefly review what is required to apply for a study permit from outside of Canada. We remind the reader that this does…

I have a visitor Status in Canada can I apply for a work permit in Canada?

I have a visitor Status in Canada can I apply for a work permit in Canada? A lot of people contact us and ask us if they can apply for a work permit with their visitor visa or their visitor record. The answer is not as straight forward seeing…

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DOL published notice in the Federal Register on a change to the Office of Foreign Labor Certification’s (OFLC) process for issuing final H-2B labor certification decisions for applications with a start date of need…

Vermont Service Center (VSC) Liaison Committee has confirmed with the VSC that petitioners should continue to file L-1 petitions with the VSC until February 12, 2018, at which point the Texas Service Center (TSC) will…

Court Denies Petition for Review of Eligibility of Follower of Santa Muerte for Withholding and CAT Protection

In Garcia-Moctezuma v. Sessions, the Eighth Circuit denied the petition for review of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture, holding that substantial evidence supported the finding that…

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A Notice of Intent to Revoke, issued by USCIS, can occur in any type of immigration application or petition, both family based and employment based, that has previously been approved. The Notice of Intent to Revoke or NOIR is a detailed…

NIW Requirements The bare minimum qualification for the NIW standard is that the foreign national is a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, defined as a bachelor’s degree with five years of progressive experience or a…

Motion to Reopen When USCIS denies a case, the applicant normally has the opportunity to file a motion to reopen, motion to reconsider and/or an appeal. A motion to reopen, reconsider, or an appeal must be filed within 30 days of…

On February 23, 2016, CBP announced additional enhancements to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization ("ESTA"), as part of the continued implementation of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of…

I wonder what do you think about Google’s decision to confront China’s censorship by pulling out of the country entirely despite a potential lost of profit for not doing its business with now the second largest economy in the word? A…

We are moving further away from the double dips danger! Last month the US economy added 162,000 jobs- a strong showing of a potentially more sustained recovery for US economy. Payroll gains are largely boosted by private sectors and much less…

Today, in an interview with Fox News in Beijing, President Obama warned that “the US economy could head into a ‘double-dip recession’ unless urgent steps were taken to rein back America’s mounting level of public debt,” reported the…

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Recently, we used this space to present a few ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls that could stall, slow, or even destroy merger activities. As a follow up to that discussion, we are presenting a few ideas you might find helpful in maintaining…

It is not uncommon for any business, in any industry, to experience conflict with one or more of their employees. Whether their actions are disruptive in the workplace, disrespectful to co-workers, or damaging to the business’s…

Whether to increase geographic expansion, take advantage of economies of scale, or for any number of other reasons, a business merger can be an important strategy in the growth and success of your company. Taking on such an endeavor includes…

Crime and immigration matter often dominate the deliberations of the highest court in the land and 2017 was no exception. The year saw a number of key U.S. Supreme Court cases to feature crime and immigration. The alleged targeting…

Sex offender registration laws have been in place for decades in states like Texas. However, sex offender registration is coming under increased scrutiny. A recent article in Juvenile Justice claimed sex offender registration laws for both…

The issue of immigrant indefinite detention has occupied plenty of time in the federal courts. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court said it would re-hear a case considering whether immigrants who were detained by the government have a…

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Georgia Official Faces Moonshine DUI Charge After Alcohol is Found in His Car

Drunk drivers are a serious issue on the highways of Georgia, particularly around the holidays. In November, a state official was charged with a moonshine DUI charge. A report on WSB-TV stated Department of Natural Resources Deputy…

Georgia police officers face daily danger when they are on highway patrol duties. Often they are victims of the accidents they police. Recently in Georgia’s Forsyth County, a deputy was transported to a local hospital after another car…

When big rigs crash, the results can be devastating. Recently, two 18 wheelers crashed on Cleveland Highway in Cohutta in northern Georgia. One of the drivers was reported to be seriously injured. He was flown by helicopter to Nashville. The…

In yet another setback for the Trump administration’s attempts to shutter the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis of Federal District Court in Brooklyn issued a nationwide injunction on Tuesday,…

United States Defense Secretary James Mattis assured undocumented immigrants who entered the country as children and are currently enlisted in the armed forces that they will not face deportation even after the Deferred Action for…

Speaking to the press in Capitol Hill, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly announced that “DREAMers,” or beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA), would not be a priority for immigration even if Congress…

Milwaukee, WI One of the most appealing traits of Milwaukee is it’s affordability. The average cost of living here is found well below the national average. Affordability is especially important for immigrants who have just arrived and…

The U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada has recently implemented a new, Streamlined E-visa application process for “first time E visa applicants and applicants renewing their E visas”. What is being changed on the visa processing is…

The latest round of invitations for Express Entry took place on January 10, 2018. In this draw, 2,750 invitations were issued, with the lowest qualifying score being 446. Those invited are now eligible to apply for permanent resident status.…

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ABC Action News interviews Attorney Howard Iken about Valentines Day and what it means to the numbers of divorce filings in Florida. Attorney Iken shares statistics of cases filed by Ayo and Iken. Continue reading →
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A family law bill banning child marriage that seemed to be on its way to an easy ride through the legislature after a unanimous passing in the Florida Senate became a lightning rod for controversy in the House as members took up its sister…

“It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.”
~ An unidentified U.S. major, referring to the February 7, 1968 bombing of the South Vietnamese town of Ben Tre that killed hundreds of noncombatants, as recounted by…

The California legislature and Governor Jerry Brown have once again entered the immigration fray.
This foray is not about the its Sanctuary State legislation, recently enacted, and promptly decried as “unconscionable” by U.S.…

It appears that the White House is quietly gearing up to promulgate regulations that will have major effects on employment-based immigration. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) houses a separate governmental entity called the Office of…

Ohio employment immigration cases are now subject to an additional requirement for those adjusting their status in the United States. According to one news source, beginning on October 1, 2017, United States Citizenship and Immigration…

Last week, Republican lawmakers Tom Cotton (Arkansas) and David Perdue (Georgia) joined the President for a press conference as they unveiled the updated version of their bill, Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act.…

What to Do When You Cannot Pay Your Student Loan Student loans are sometimes a necessary means of helping individuals obtain a college degree. And the hope is that once you have the degree, you can get the job to help pay back those student…

Bankruptcy can be quite complicated. In a nutshell, bankruptcy is a process wherein those with debt problems can discharge such debt, meaning that it is forgiven and the debtor does not owe any money to the government. Things can get a bit…

What is My Car Accident Case Worth? Have you been injured in a car accident in the state of Massachusetts and want to know what your case is worth? The answer to your question isn’t as cut and dry as you might think. There are a variety…

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We are currently in an environment where there are continuous changes to the US immigration landscape. From an Executive Order issued without warning or much coordination between affected agencies to legal challenges around the country.…

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​The long awaited rules on I-140 EAD rules are finally out. The rule will be effective from January 17, 2017. I am travelling at the moment so well write detailed thoughts next week. But feel free to send questions to me as you…

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On Today’s “Immigration with Tahmina” radio show – we talk Citizenship Day!!

We are honored to have announce today’s guest Mallori Thompson, Program Associate of Washington New Americans, One America! Mallori will talk about the upcoming Citizenship Day program to be held on April 23rd. This invaluable service…

Immigration & Deportation Law

Immigrant rights advocateshave reason to celebrate! In a move long hoped for by immigration attorneys in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit joined four other circuit courts in holding that…

“ICE HOLD.” If you are not a U.S. citizen, this is probably the scariest thing to see on your arrest paperwork. However, with the right information, you can know the best way to handle an ICE hold following arrest for…

You may be eligible to get a green card if you are an an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen. An immediate relative of a U.S. citizen is any spouse, unmarried child under the age of 21, or parent of a U.S. citizen (provided…

To serve readers better the blog posts on Immigration Las Vegas will be migrated to the far more widely read blog www.ImmigrationNavigator.com by the end of March.
Immigration Navigator is published by Goodin Law P.A., an immigration law…

Family green card for brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens - proving the sibling relationship

Very often a U.S. citizen or a green card holder may ask about how to obtain a green card for a brother or sister (a sibling). At other times a foreign national may ask 'I have a green card brother living in the United States, can he sponsor…

Removing conditions on permanent residence when the U.S. petitioner die

One of the most common questions asked by those who get a green card by a marriage that is less than two years old is, "how and when do I remove the conditions on my green card?" Sometimes the U.S. spouse may be unwilling to file a joint…

The NAACP has filed a suit in federal district court in Maryland alleging that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haiti was racially discriminatory and part of a plan to reduce immigrants of color to the U.S. (Nat’l Ass’n for…

Following January’s ruling by Judge William Alsup in San Francisco, a second federal court has issued a nationwide injunction ordering the government to keep DACA in place. Judge Nicolas G. Garaufis of the US District Court in…

NAFTA’s TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the U.S. to engage in business activities at a professional level. One TN-qualifying profession is that of an…

A criminal conviction can make you deportable. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in the United States. It doesn’t matter how good a person you are. It doesn’t matter if you have never been to the…

Can I Be Deported If I Am A Cuban Lawful Permanent Resident Who Adjusted Under the Cuban Adjustment Act?

We’ve had many Cuban clients who had a false sense of security when it came to their immigration status as a Cuban Adjustment Act Lawful Permanent Resident. They think that if they are convicted of a deportable crime, they will…

In this post, we would like to highlight one of our many client testimonials written by former client Drew Baldridge. At the law offices of Jacob Sapochnick, we offer the highest level of customer service from beginning to end. Our boutique…

In this video, our client Laura from Mexico speaks about her unique experience working with the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick. Our law office specializes exclusively in immigration and nationality law. We work with a broad range of…

Common Challenges Faced by EB-5 Investors Currently Residing in the Middle East &amp; North Africa (MENA) Region

Whilst the popularity of the EB-5 Visa, propelled by desire for better education, business prospects, or a desire for long term US residency has led to a sharp spike in applications from the MENA region, there are recurrent issues that some…

USCIS released a new policy yesterday, October 23, 2017 that rescinds prior USCIS policy of giving deference to an earlier examiner’s findings in adjudications of Non-Immigrant Visa applications. You can read the release…

The Trump Administration announced on September 5, 2017, that it is terminating DACA. The program named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has permitted people who were…